Transcript HL1115 Influences on Health at Work

Environmental Management
Systems
• Benefits of environment management
systems
• Main features of, and differences
between, ISO14000 series and EMAS
• Main features of “Responsible Care!”
programmes
Environmental Management
Systems
• Procedures for accreditation to
ISO14001 and EMAS
• Environmental reporting
• Communication with stakeholders
Continual Improvement
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PDCA Cycle
Plan: Determine the root cause of the problem then
plan a change or a test aimed at improvement.
Do: Carry out the change or the test, preferably in a
pilot or on a small scale.
Check: see if the desired result was achieved, what
or if anything went wrong, and what was learned.
Act: Adopt the change if the desired result was
achieved. If the result was not as desired, repeat
the cycle using knowledge obtained from the
previous cycle.
PLAN
Identify The Problem , Step 1
• Select the problem to be analyzed
• Clearly define the problem and establish
a precise problem statement
• Set a measurable goal for the problem
solving effort
• Establish a process for coordinating
with and gaining approval of leadership
PLAN
Analyze The Problem, Step 2
• Identify the processes that impact the
problem and select one
• List the steps in the process as it
currently exists
• Map the Process
• Validate the map of the process
• Identify potential cause of the problem
PLAN
Analyze The Problem , Step 2
• Collect and analyze data related to the
problem
• Verify or revise the original problem
statement
• Identify root causes of the problem
• Collect additional data if needed to
verify root causes
DO
Develop Solutions , Step 3
• Establish criteria for selecting a solution
• Generate potential solutions that will
address the root causes of the problem
• Select a solution
• Gain approval and supporter the chosen
solution
• Plan the solution
DO
Implement a Solution , Step 4
• Implement the chosen solution on a trial
or pilot basis
• If the Problem Solving Process is being
used in conjunction with the Continuous
Improvement Process, return to Step 6 of
the Continuous Improvement Process
• If the Problem Solving Process is being
used as a standalone, continue to Step 5
CHECK
Evaluate The Results , Step 5
• Gather data on the solution
• Analyze the data on the solution
ACT
Standardize The Solution (and Capitalize on
New Opportunities) , Step 6
• Identify systemic changes and training needs
for full implementation
• Adopt the solution
• Plan ongoing monitoring of the solution
• Continue to look for incremental improvements
to refine the solution
• Look for another improvement opportunity
DMAIC
Define: Identify scope and expressed critical-toquality (CTQ) elements.
Measure: Define CTQ performance for client,
competition, own capability and goal.
Analyze: For each CTQ goal, develop
processes, timeline and risks.
Improve: Present proposal in terms of
capability, cost and launch plan with metrics.
Control: Complete detailed launch plan with
responsibilities, milestones, corrective actions
and management reviews
Environmental Management System
Benefits
• Improved environmental performance
• Enhanced compliance
• Prevention of pollution and conservation
of resources
• Reduction/mitigation of risks
Environmental Management System
Benefits
• New customers and markets (or retain
access to customers and markets with
EMS requirements)
• Increased efficiency/reduced costs
• Enhanced employee morale, possibility
of enhanced recruitment of new
employees
Environmental Management System
Benefits
• Enhanced image with public, regulators,
lenders, investors
• Achieved/improved employee
awareness of environmental issues and
responsibilities
• Qualification for recognition/incentive
programs
ISO 14001 Main Principles
• Understand issues
• Develop a policy
• Implement the system
• Audit and the system review
Understand Issues
• identify activities, products and services
• determine aspects and impacts, and
their significance
• identify legal and other requirements
Develop Policy
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appropriate to impacts
commit to continual improvement
commit to prevention of pollution
commit to legal compliance
framework for objectives and targets
documented and communicated to staff
available to public
Implement the System
• allocate resources
• establish objectives and targets
• define roles and responsibilities
• identify training needs
• ensure operational control
Audit and Management Review
• monitor and measure system audit
management review
• check compliance
• ensure continuing suitability, adequacy
and effectiveness
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
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Environmental policy
Environmental aspects
Legal and other requirements
Objectives and targets
Environmental management
program
Structure and responsibility
Training
Communication
EMS documentation
• Document control
• Operational control
• Emergency preparedness
and response
• Monitoring and measurement
• Nonconformance and
corrective and preventive
action
• Records
• EMS audit
• Management review
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Environmental policy Develop a statement
of organization’s commitment to the
environment. Use this policy as a framework
for planning and action.
• Environmental aspects Identify
environmental attributes of products, activities
and services. Determine those that could
have significant impacts on the environment.
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Legal and other requirements Identify and
ensure access to relevant laws and
regulations (and other requirements to which
organization adheres).
• Objectives and targets Establish
environmental goals for organization, in line
with your policy, environmental impacts,
views of interested parties and other factors.
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Environmental management program Plan
actions to achieve objectives and targets.
• Structure and responsibility Establish roles
and responsibilities and provide resources.
• Training, awareness and competence
Ensure that employees are trained and
capable of carrying out their environmental
responsibilities.
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Communication Establish processes for
internal and external communications on
environmental management issues.
• EMS documentation Maintain information on
your EMS and related documents.
• Document control Ensure effective
management of procedures and other system
documents.
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Operational control Identify, plan and
manage operations and activities in line with
policy, objectives and targets.
• Emergency preparedness and response
Identify potential emergencies and develop
procedures for preventing and responding to
them.
• Monitoring and measurement Monitor key
activities and track performance.
Elements of an ISO 14001 EMS
• Nonconformance and corrective and
preventive action Identify and correct problems
and prevent recurrences.
• Records Keep adequate records of EMS
performance.
• EMS audit Periodically verify that EMS is
operating as intended.
• Management review Periodically review EMS
with an eye to continual improvement.
EMAS
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Develop an environmental policy
Make an initial environmental review
Develop an environmental programme
Establish an environmental management
system
Carry out an internal environmental audit
Review once more
Develop an environmental statement
Get validation and register
EMAS
Develop an environmental policy
• The environmental policy should contain at least
two central elements: compliance with relevant
environmental regulations and a commitment to
continuous improvement.
• Address all significant environmental issues
• Commit to comply with environmental legislation
• Commit to achieve continuous improvements
EMAS
Make an initial environmental review
• The purpose of the initial review is to identify the
most significant environmental impacts - and
therefore possible priorities to be set in the
environmental programme - and to lay down a
benchmark to measure future success in
reducing these impacts.
• Give a picture of the organisations current
environmental performance
EMAS
Develop an environmental programme
• The environmental programme translates the
general objectives established in the
environmental policy into specific targets,
determining concrete measures, time-frames,
responsibilities, and the resources necessary in
order to meet them. Set specific objectives and
measures
• Update it regularly
EMAS
Establish an environmental management
system
• An EMAS-registered environmental
management system has to include the indirect
environmental impacts of an organisation’s
activities, products or services.
• Aim at achieving policy’s commitments
• Base the EMS on the initial review
• Set responsibilities, operational procedures,
training needs, monitoring and communication
systems
EMAS
Carry out an internal environmental audit
• The outcome of the environmental audit is a
report in which possible corrective actions are
suggested to guarantee continuous
improvement of the company's environmental
performance.
• Cover all activities and all significant
environmental impacts
• Assess the management system
• Check conformity with the environmental policy
and programme
EMAS
Review once more
• The idea of continuous improvement is
that, through a formalised system,
mistakes are recorded, analysed and that
their immediate and remote causes are
removed.
• Correct mistakes in your EMS
• Update your environmental objectives
EMAS
Develop an environmental statement
• The environmental statement is a clear and
concise document addressed to the
organisation’s stakeholders. In this document,
the organisation describes its environmental
efforts and achievements as well as the
requirements for continuous environmental
performance.
• Present your environmental policy, programme
and management system
• Communicate the results of your work to the
public and other interested parties
EMAS
Get validation and register
• When all of the above has taken place, an
independent verifier certifies that the
organisation’s environmental policy, its EMS,
the environmental audit and the environmental
statement comply with the rules of the EMAS
regulation. After the validated statement is sent
to the Competent Body it has to be made
publicly available. Then the organisation is listed
in the register of EMAS organisations and has
the right to use the EMAS logo.
EMAS - ISO 14001 Differences
• Preliminary review
• Public availability
• Audits
• Contractors and suppliers
• Commitments and requirements
EMAS - ISO 14001 Differences
• Preliminary review: EMAS requires a
verified initial environmental review ISO does not.
• Public availability: EMAS requires that
the policy, programme, environmental
management system and details of the
organisations performance are made
publicly available as part of the
environmental statement. ISO requires
only that the policy be publicly available.
EMAS - ISO 14001 Differences
• Audits: EN ISO 14001 requires audits,
although the frequency is not specified
nor is the audit methodology set out in
as much detail as in EMAS.
EMAS - ISO 14001 Differences
• Contractors and suppliers: EMAS is slightly
more explicit in its control over contractors
and suppliers, requiring that procurement
issues are addressed and that the
organisation endeavours to ensure that
contractors and suppliers comply with the
organisation's environmental policy. EN
ISO14001 requires that relevant procedures
are communicated to contractors and
suppliers. In effect there should be no
difference.
EMAS - ISO 14001 Differences
• Commitments and requirements: EN
ISO14001 does not stipulate the extent
to which performance must be
improved. EMAS specifies that
organisations must attempt to "reduce
environmental impacts to levels not
exceeding these corresponding to
economically viable application of best
available technology".
Responsible Care
Responsible Care Management System
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Responsible Care
• voluntary program to achieve
improvements in environmental, health
and safety performance beyond levels
required
• Conceived in 1985 by the Canadian
Chemical Producers Association
• brought to the USA by the American
Chemistry Council in 1988
• Expanded to over 46 countries
Responsible Care
Aimed at achieving:
• Improved chemical processes
• Significant waste reduction
• Minimization of accidents
• Safe production, transportation, use and
disposal of materials
• Enhanced customer relations and service
• Increased communication with the public
Responsible Care
• Responsible Care 14001 certification
process combines ISO 14001 and
Responsible Care
• allows participating organizations to gain
accredition for both ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
and Responsible Care 14001
Management Systems in a single audit.
Responsible Care
Responsible Care Management System
• Policy & Leadership
• Planning (PLAN)
• Implementation, Operation & Accountability (DO)
• Performance Measurement & Corrective Action
(CHECK)
• Management Systems Review (ACT)
Responsible Care
Policy & Leadership
• Leadership Responsibility - Commitment
Planning (PLAN)
• Define Risks/Hazards - Objectives & Targets
• Process/Program Development Communications
Implementation, Operation & Accountability (DO)
• Training - Documentation
• Procedures - Management of Change and
Employee Empowerment
Responsible Care
Performance Measurement & Corrective Action
(CHECK)
• Self-Assessment - Incident Investigations
• Internal Audits - Records Management
• Corrective/Preventative Action Measurements
Management Systems Review (ACT)
• Management Systems Review